After a few weeks of frustration over my lack of fluency, bouts of homesickness, and loneliness, I realized that I was focusing on large goals that were slowly seeming to become impossible.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/11/27/small-victories-in-overcoming-large-language-barriersHaving these close ties to home curves the home sickness, but the relationships I have made here so far distract me from even thinking about homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/12/05/why-grenobleFor the first time in my entire life, I felt true homesickness., Luckily, CEA presented the ideal opportunity to my London homesickness: the CEA Alumni Ambassador Program, an opportunity for study abroad alumni to develop their own skills in marketing, PR, managerial, social media, and communication-related fields.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/23/meet-danielle-o'leary-cea-london-on-site-ambassadorPerhaps it’s homesickness, but more often than not I think it’s out of pure laziness that we choose to forgo adventures.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/05/03/out-of-bed-into-la-bastilleWe are all out of our comfort zones and no matter the intensity of your homesickness, we all feel it at some point or another., I can’t take the homesickness away, and nothing but going back home can, but I know of ways to make it less prominent or pervasive, and I want to share them with you. 1., That will just give you more time to be sad, and before you know it, the homesickness will start to worsen., Experiencing new things, meeting new people and getting out of your comfort zone might’ve been some of the reasons you came to Prague, so don’t let your homesickness stop you from doing so., I know it’s hard, but homesickness is part of the study abroad experience, too.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/23/homesick-in-prague-follow-these-tipsI learned some good lessons along the way…ones I think are worth sharing: Homesickness is normal My family and I in Valencia, Spain I never in my life have been homesick.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/17/6-things-you-learn-abroadThey'll help you with your homesickness - and of course it's always a fun time to be able to hear the voices of your loved ones again.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/01/13/5-tips-to-stay-healthy-abroadMake sure you bring a pair that can plug into your phone, but that can also plug into your computer Books/Movies Books in your native language can be a nice thing to have Having your favorite movie downloaded on your laptop can be a nice thing to help curb homesickness Pictures Not only is having pictures of your friends and family back home a comfort -- you’ll also want those pictures to show all the new friends you make while studying abroad!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/10/07/do-i-really-need-10-t-shirts-study-abroad-packing-pro-tipsHowever, when the homesickness did kick in, it hit with a vengeance., The first thing that helped me get over my homesickness was bonding with my roommates.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/09/25/studying-abroad-as-a-college-athleteHowever, we find that the challenges students face while living and studying in a new country"”such as homesickness or a lack of understanding of the country's work culture"”are barriers that students can overcome with time and the support of CEA CAPA staff and their peers.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/02/04/the-roi-of-study-abroadHaving a relaxing day with some girlfriends (: Homesickness: I don’t really miss America but I do miss all my friends and family.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/11/27/3-tips-for-healthy-living-abroadI like to believe our busy schedule has helped with alleviating most of the homesickness that I would have otherwise gotten, had I been traveling completely alone.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/10/08/traveling-to-the-french-rivieraDuring orientation in January, we were told that the beginning of the semester would be hard, filled with homesickness and doubts about the upcoming the semester.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/16/time-has-flownSometimes being away from home and your loved one’s can cause homesickness and stress., Sometimes schoolwork can make us worry or homesickness can hit, but don’t worry!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/21/staying-healthy-while-abroadThe homesickness only lasts a day or so—I promise.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/02/13/study-abroad-expectation-vs.-realityI had heard of contradictory statements of when homesickness would inevitably hit., Below I have some tips on what I did to adapt to a new culture, which minimized my homesickness: Tip #1: Research the Culture Before Your Trip Something that eased my anxieties was doing research of the Irish culture and Ireland itself before my trip., I found that journaling--at least weekly--and having scheduled FaceTime calls home helped me to express my feelings while minimizing homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/16/the-adjustment-of-studying-abroad-in-galway-irelandBringing pictures of my friends and family from home won’t stop the homesickness and the discomfort I’m prone to feel in an unknown situation.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/02/11/the-study-abroad-buildup